Monthly Archives: April 2009
Fyxomatosis Melburn-Roobaix
I’m more of a GC rider but I thought I’d try my hand at one of the legendary Spring Classics this autumn -The Melburn-Roobaix, Hell of the Northcote. As usual these days, I lugged around my 30kg helmet cam clearly …
Watch Amstel Gold Race LIVE
I’m glad that many of you who read this blog have had the chance to watch the spring classics over the internet rather than via text updates. The Amstel Gold race isn’t being broadcast on television here in Australia, so …
Cycling Stimulus Bonus
From what I hear, the Rudd’s $900 bonus is finally reaching the mailboxes here in Australia. I don’t think there’s any question as to how you’ll be spending this money. New wheels? New frame? New Rapha knee warmers? What will …
Maximum Aerobic Power In Cycling
If you’ve never tested aerobic power before you should really try it out – it’s a hoot….if you’re not the one doing the testing that is. Typically in lab conditions a MAP test (maximum aerobic power) is performed by riding …
Fatty and BSNYC Contest
I’m guessing that many of the people who follow this blog probably follow a few others. If you haven’t discovered The Fat Cyclist and BSNYC yet, you should definitely walk on over and give them a look. They sway on …
Common Sprinting Mistakes
People who know me will think that this is some kind of a joke that I’m giving tips on sprinting. Hincapie has a better chance at winning Paris-Roubaix than I do at winning a mass sprint. However, I think that …
Queen of the Classics
Today is the day I’ve been waiting for since last April 13 when Boonen took last years win in Roubaix velodrome. Unlike most years, this is going to be extra fun watching the race because it’s Easter Monday tomorrow and …
Signs You’ve Married A Cyclist
Seeing as Wade is away for a few days at one of his many races, I thought I would take this opportunity to provide some insight from the “other half”. Coincidentally, I received the following text just as I sat …
Saxo Switches To SRAM RED
A reader sent me this today. I look forward to seeing how the SRAM marketing guys deal with this… I guess if there’s a CYCLING TIP that goes along with this picture, it’s gotta be the golden rule: Never use …
SKCC Club Champs
St Kilda Cycling Club put on their yearly criterium club championship today. As always it was a great event. A big thank you goes out to all the volunteers and SKCC committee for a great season of racing and fun. …
Actually it doesn't apply to just the top tier pros. I co-manage a U23 amate...
Great post Wade. Re: photo. Have you ever worked on a mine site? You can expect...